Mental Health Nurse

Job summary

The Primary Care GamblingService is looking for a trained Mental Health Nurse (one-year fixed-termcontract) with the possibility of an extension depending on ongoing funding.Some experience in dealing with patients suffering from gambling harm / addictionis required for this exciting innovative role.

Main duties of the job

The Primary Care Gambling Service (PCGS) is anestablished service nationally with the potential for further expansion. Thisis an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to develop their knowledge ofgambling harm. The service aims to provide a bridge between NHS primary andspecialist care, allowing GPs and other trained healthcare professionals torefer patients to the PCGS for support with problem gambling directly. You willwork closely with external agencies / voluntary sector / peer support andcontribute to the weekly MDT meeting.

About us

The Primary Care GamblingService (PCGS) is now an established service across London with the potentialfor expansion. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to developtheir knowledge in the field of gambling harm. The aim of the service is toprovide a bridge between NHS primary and specialist care which allows GPs andother trained healthcare professionals to directly refer patients for supportwith problem gambling. You will work closely with external agencies / voluntarysector / peer support and contribute to the weekly MDT meeting.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide evidence based mental health and addiction interventions for patients who suffer from gambling harm
• Case manages a group of patients who may or may not be in active treatment elsewhere.
• Internal and external oversight of non-clinical health practitioners
• Prepare reports for external agencies (including the regulators).
• Effectively manage risk and share concerns with the wider team, and report back to a lead clinician as necessary.
• See patients in active addiction and support them towards a gambling free lifestyle.
• Contribute towards wider PCGS activities and projects as requested.
• Work with the medical and clinical directors in the stop gambling service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Desirable

Experience

Essential